Humphreys County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,395 | — | #2,706 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $33,731 | -55.1% | #3,130 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,233 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $87,800 | -68.9% | #3,113 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $641 | -44.9% | #2,969 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.0% | +114.6% | #3,039 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Humphreys County has a population of 7,395, making it the #2,706 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Humphreys County is $33,731, ranking #3,130 out of 3,222 counties — 55.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.0% and unemployment stands at 12.5%.
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The median home value in Humphreys County is $87,800 (-68.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $641/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.7%.
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89.7% of residents in Humphreys County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Humphreys County, Mississippi
Humphreys County, Mississippi has a total population of 7,395, making it the 2,706th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Humphreys County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Humphreys County is $33,731, which ranks #3,130 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 55.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5%.
The median home value in Humphreys County is $87,800, 68.9% below the national median. Renters in Humphreys County pay a median gross rent of $641 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Humphreys County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.9 min.
Humphreys County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 78.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (20.2%).
All data for Humphreys County, Mississippi comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.